Description
Culinary magic unfolds with this three cheese pesto spinach flatbread pizza, blending creamy cheeses and fresh greens into a Mediterranean-inspired delight. Crisp edges and rich flavors invite pizza enthusiasts to savor each perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing crust)
- 2 flatbreads or naan (store-bought or homemade)
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, crushed walnuts, or balsamic glaze, drizzle
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 400F (200C). Arrange flatbreads on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Base Layer: Spread a uniform layer of pesto across entire surface of each flatbread, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Green Element: Scatter chopped spinach leaves generously over pesto, creating a vibrant green foundation.
- Cheese Layering: Create a luxurious cheese blend by strategically placing mozzarella across the flatbread, adding dollops of creamy ricotta, and finishing with a light sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
- Optional Enhancement: Lightly brush flatbread edges with olive oil to promote a golden, crisp perimeter.
- Baking Process: Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and cook for 10-12 minutes until cheese becomes molten, bubbly, and edges transform into a crisp, golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven, season with salt and pepper, and optionally garnish with red pepper flakes or a delicate balsamic drizzle. Slice into wedges and serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Gently pat spinach dry to prevent soggy flatbread and ensure crispy texture.
- Crumble ricotta in small dollops for even melting and balanced flavor in each bite.
- Brush olive oil on edges and use preheated baking sheet to achieve golden, crunchy base.
- Swap flatbreads for gluten-free options, use vegan cheese alternatives, or add protein like grilled chicken for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg